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Elon Musk will have to testify in SEC’s Twitter probe after all

Elon Musk will have to testify in the SEC’s Twitter probe after all It’s just “one more day of depositions to survive and it’s over,” the judge said. Richard Lai   Updated Fri, Dec 15, 2023 Elon Musk Despite Elon Musk’s earlier attempts to avoid further testifying for the Twitter-takeover investigation, his luck appears to … Continue reading Elon Musk will have to testify in SEC’s Twitter probe after all

Threads globalizes keyword search, takes aim at Twitter

Threads globalizes keyword search, takes aim at Twitter Radek Zielinski / Last Updated: Nov 30, 2023   Threads, Meta Inc.’s emerging rival to Twitter, has expanded its keyword search feature to all markets where the app is currently available, according to a Nov. 30 TechCrunch report. The move signals Threads’ increasing competitiveness with Twitter as … Continue reading Threads globalizes keyword search, takes aim at Twitter

OpenAI drama shows why news junkies can’t quit Twitter, even if they hate X

  By Emily Price November 20, 2023 If you were looking for information about Sam Altman’s abrupt departure from OpenAI this weekend, you likely found yourself, like me, constantly refreshing your news feed on X. While advertisers like Apple and Disney were fleeing the platform, starting Friday, over concerns that their ads were being shown … Continue reading OpenAI drama shows why news junkies can’t quit Twitter, even if they hate X

Twitter confirms upcoming ad-supported and ad-free premium options

Twitter confirms upcoming ad-supported and ad-free premium options Radek Zielinski / Oct 21, 2023   Twitter is poised to roll out multiple new subscription tiers in the coming weeks, according to owner Elon Musk. The move aims to boost revenue amid reports of declining ad sales since Musk’s takeover. Two Premium Options In an Oct. … Continue reading Twitter confirms upcoming ad-supported and ad-free premium options

Scientists are pulling back from Twitter and looking for alternatives

US adults are spending less time on Twitter since Elon Musk took over   Karissa Bell   @karissabe We’re starting to get a clearer picture of how Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter has changed the platform. According to new data from Pew Research, a “majority” of US Twitter users have “taken a break” from the … Continue reading Scientists are pulling back from Twitter and looking for alternatives

Twitter alternative Spill aims to recreate the magic of Black Twitter in a safe space

  By Yasmin Gagne July 30, 2023 Few cultural forces have shaped the way we interact online more than Black Twitter (I will not use Twitter’s new name, X, for the remainder of this article). The term refers to a loosely connected group of Black users whose interactions and conversations often become trending activity, partly … Continue reading Twitter alternative Spill aims to recreate the magic of Black Twitter in a safe space

Twitter Rebrands To ‘X,’ Begins Transformation To ‘Everything App’

Twitter Rebrands To ‘X,’ Begins Transformation To ‘Everything App’ by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, July 24, 2023 Twitter has officially rebranded to “X” after owner Elon Musk changed its iconic bird logo Monday, marking the latest major shift since his takeover of the social-media platform. The change follows a chain of Musk’s companies that incorporate the letter “X.” … Continue reading Twitter Rebrands To ‘X,’ Begins Transformation To ‘Everything App’